Elevate your Fitness and Reclaim your Vitality
The Sizzle Lean Show

The Sizzle Lean Show

Hosted by: Karen Dougherty

Open discussion about anything Health and Wellness

Episodes

Steve Asked One Question-45 minutes later....

Season #1

This week, Steve flips the script and takes over the host chair to interview… me. What started as a simple question “How did you get started, and what sports did you play growing up?” turned into a full deep‑dive into...
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Life in Real Time

I know it might feel a little repetitive, but ironically, this past week I’ve had to actually apply everything we’ve been talking about in the previous episodes to my own life. And yes, there was drama, stress, and...
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Discipline isn't Punishment, it's Self-Respect!

We’ve been taught to treat discipline like a punishment…But here’s the truth: discipline is self-care in motion.It’s not restriction.It’s not suffering.It’s not “be good or else.”Discipline is you saying:“I matter...
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Perfectionism IS Procrastination

“Have you ever found yourself stuck because everything has to be perfect… before you start?” Perfectionism says, “It has to be perfect.” Procrastination replies, “Then I’ll do it later.” Perfectionism and...
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Movement thru the Decades: What We Lost, What We Gained, What We Need Now

My latest podcast episode takes a walk through the decades of movement: what we gained, what we lost, and why mobility and strength matter more than ever right now. If you love nostalgia, fitness history, or just want...
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Discipline Over Drama: Building Habits in a Chaotic World

Motivation is great… until it disappears. In this episode, I break down why motivation alone won’t keep you consistent, and what actually does. We talk discipline, habit-building, and how to create structure in a...
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Marcha Morena-From Amsterdam to Curaçao: A Masters Athlete Built on Grit, Grace, and Real Life

In this episode, I sit down once again with Marcha, an athlete whose talent is matched only by her honesty and heart. Marcha is chasing a spot at the CrossFit Games in the Masters Division, but what makes her story so...
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Training Through Transistion: Tammi Saunders on Moving, Mindset and the Road to the Games

For the third time, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tammi Saunders and every conversation with her reminds me why she’s such an epic athlete and human. Tammi recently made a huge life shift, moving from the...
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Rebuilding Health: A Conversation with Nancy Adam

In today’s episode, I sit down with Nancy Adam, a wellness professional whose work spans Health Coaching, Massage Therapy, and a deeply personal understanding of what it means to rebuild a healthy life from the inside...
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Giving Yourself Grace - Rest, Productivity and the Nervous System

I have been reflecting on some feedback I received from past podcast guests because one message kept coming up over and over again: to give ourselves more grace. The truth is...I really needed to hear that, especially...
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Celebrating One Year: Here is a Guest and Gratitude Update

It’s our one‑year podcast anniversary! When I started, I had never done anything like this before, but stepping out of my comfort zone brought me incredible conversations with inspiring guests. I’m so grateful for...
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Across Borders and Generations: Rebecca and I talk Fitness!

From Virginia to Romania, fitness knows no borders. In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca, a passionate young trainer just starting her career in Romania. We talk Pilates, aerobics, and the power of creating spaces...
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